Fireys working to keep Millmerran Woods fires under control

Fire crews are still working to keep multiple grass fires under control west of Toowoomba more than 24 hours after first responding. Here’s the latest.

Queensland Fire Department crews remain on scene at a grass fire in the Darling Downs region that began burning around noon on Sunday.

Residents west of Toowoomba have been on high alert after a grass fire began burning out of control.

It is understood the fire began at around noon on Sunday in the Millmerran Woods area, with Queensland Fire Department issuing a stay informed warning to residents.

A QFD spokesman said crews managed to get the fire under control yesterday afternoon, however an active warning remains in place.

Air support was called in on Sunday afternoon to assist ground crews who remain at the fire ground on Monday afternoon.

It is unclear as to how the fire started and it’s understood there are multiples areas of fire within Millmerran Woods.

Members of the public are urged to avoid driving through the area to allow for emergency services to get through.

What you should do:

– Stay informed because conditions could change:

– Check the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website regularly.

– Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com.

– Listen to your local radio station.

– Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.

– Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

– Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.

– Decide where you and the people you live with will go. This could be with family or a friend away from the fire.

– Keep medications close by.

– Avoid smoke – stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke.

– Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

– Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.

– If your life is in danger, call triple-0 (000) immediately.